Working to restore Pickedmoor Rhine
We have been out in the Pickemoor Rhine adding structure using ‘woody berms’ to this over straightened river.
The Bristol Avon Catchment is a unique and beautiful network of rivers, streams and lakes, with the Bristol Avon at its heart. Stretching 75 miles from its source in Wiltshire, to its confluence with the River Severn in Bristol, the River Avon and its tributaries are the lifeblood of the area and they are under constant threat.
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) is working hard to protect our rivers for the benefit of people and wildlife.
We have been out in the Pickemoor Rhine adding structure using ‘woody berms’ to this over straightened river.
We have been out in the Little Avon adding structure to the river to boost natural processes and improve diversity.
BART’s corporate volunteering programme was a great success in 2023 with hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers contributing to the health of our rivers.
The Co-op funded a series of fantastic events in the Chew and Bristol Frome catchments. Kids and adults alike had a wonderful time connecting to their river.
BART have been adding structure to the Sherston Avon at Easton Grey with help from volunteers. This will help improve the health of the river.
Find out the latest news about what BART have been up to and how our projects are going.